Fresh and Modern Outdoor Reception

If you’re into the fresh and modern look but you’re thinking it’s just beyond your budget, then this post is for you!  A simple, modern look can be easy to pull off with just a little planning.

While a modern wedding reception can be held in a wide variety of locations, I’d like to focus on the outdoor, or backyard reception idea.  Mainly because, well- you don’t have to pay anyone to use your backyard for your wedding!  And also because so many of these great, fresh ideas will work perfectly with an outdoor backdrop.  Not to mention the fact that an outdoor setting can add enough tradition to a modern theme to allow your great Aunt Edna to think your wedding is beautiful even if ‘they just don’t plan weddings like they used to’. (it can also calm a tradition loving parent who is helping to plan your wedding enough to let you get a little more of your style into the plans!)

Because a pictures is worth a thousand words, I’ve added a lot!  I’ll go through and point out some of my favorite parts- and where all you Utah brides can find the goods to make these wedding ideas your own.

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White paper lanterns are an easy way to add a touch of modern elegance to your garden reception.  You can get plain lanterns with no lights, battery powered lanterns (so they light up without the hassle of cords!) or a string of lanterns if you want to hang them all in the a row.  They’re relatively cheap, and available through many wedding decor rental companies.  If you’re looking into buying, check out www.bridalpeople.com, www.paperlanternstore.com, or Ikea.com.

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I’m loving this idea!  If your yard is large, mark off an area for some good, old fashions lawn games!  Below are some J.Crew wedding dresses that would fit the look of your reception perfectly.

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This plate of hors d’oeuvres look beautiful.  No one would think they’re just eating some pre-made turkey roll-ups from Costco!  The invitation featured below the roll-ups (with the wire wrapped around it) is also available through Costco. (who knew?!)

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Thanks to Hostess with the Mostess, Wedding Bee Pro, Michelle Rago, Perfectly Pearl, J Crew, Costco.com, and The Wedding Hub for the pictures and great ideas

21 Responses to “Fresh and Modern Outdoor Reception”

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  2. Hello! Just wondering where the shot of the cabin on the lake was taken? Is it available for a ceremony?

  3. Hi, I was wondering where I can find tea light hangers like in one of the centerpiece photos above to hang from branches. I can’t find anything like that anywhere online. Please help. Thank you.

  4. What is the name of the tree in picture 1? i love that idea but i cant figure out the name of the tree? Thanks

  5. Hi! I am dying to know where that invitation is from… I love it and can’t seem to find it anywhere! Thanks :)

  6. Love the birch cones and programs. Where can I find them?

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